Biking Basics : Useful Links

Use these "Biking Basics" links to enhance your biking experience. Buying motorcycle apparel, parts or bikes; rides in other parts of the world; where to rent bikes or get lessons etc. Even what other sites are good to visit. They are all my personal favourites in their respective categories.

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• Bikers United : This website is a mouthpiece for the entire International Biking community, no matter what make of motorcycle you ride or where in the world you ride it.
  
  
• MotoZania worldwide motorcycle social network : Join MotoZania to meet riders from all over the world. Sharephotos, videos and stories of your motorcycle experiences. 100% FREE.
  
  
• Nadège, a French lady living in Cape Town for 7 years, advises you on accommodation, car rental, flights to Cape Town and also gives you more specific information on wildlife, romantic honeymoon ideas, South African recipes, Cape Town yacht delivery and other interesting various subjects. Come and discover the Mother City with her! . Viola Cape Town.!
  
  
• Her Motorcycle .com She built a website with information about the stuff that really works - and the stuff that you really need as a woman motorcyclist.
  
  

  

  
  
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  Bike Rentals:

• You've always wanted to go on a long motorbike ride but you don't have a bike...! The solution - if you have a full bike licence - rent a bike - contact Moto Berlin. Tel: +27+11+745 1515 or go to: www.motoberlin.co.za with branches in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. Bikes can be taken cross-border by special request.
  

  

  
  
  
• If your dream trip requires a Harley Davidson, contact Harley Davidson in Cape Town. E-mail: info@harley-davidson-capetown.com Tel: +27+21+446 2999 or go to: www.harley-davidson-capetown.com
  

  

  
  
  
• If you don't have a licence, you can rent a motorbike and sidecar complete with chauffeur from Cape Sidecar Adventures. Contact Mr Tim Clarke, 2 Glengariff Road, Three Anchor Bay, 8060 Cape Town, 8010 PO Box 12401, South Africa, Tel +27 21 4349855, Fax +27 21 4349860, or E-Mail: info@sidecars.co.za , or go to: www.sidecars.co.za
  

  

  
  
  

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  Training:

• Better yet, if you don't have a licence, now is the time to get one. You can learn to ride a bike. Call the Motorcycle Advancement Centre. Tel: +27+11+839 1660/1 (Johannesburg) or in Cape Town, try the Two Wheels Training Academy, Email twowheels@iafrica.com or go to: www.twowheels.co.za
  

  

  
  

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  Grant and Susan Johnson's (your Horizons Unlimited hosts) motorcycle travel adventures around the world from north to south, two-up, by BMW motorcycle. Their odyssey has spanned 11 years, 39 countries, over 100,000 km and produced 1000's of photos, (hundreds of which are on their site).
  Their site is packed full of interesting motorbike traveling stories from all over the world. It is an all-round must visit web site for motorbike traveling enthusiasts.
  
  
• Motorbike Ventures : See the beauty of Europe by motorcycle! They rent motorbikes to those who like to travel on their own as well as take annual organised trips around Europe. Motorcycle purchasing also available for those living in Europe, or for those who want classic European and Czech bikes. They are based in Prague, Czech Republic. They have also included useful information about the people, the food and drink, the road rules, motorcycle events, and places to go to in the Czech Republic.

  

  
  
  
• Motorcycle Touring Made Easy : They've put together a very comprehensive source for your motorcycle touring needs. Though they tour the US and Canada, the information is extremely useful for a biker from any part of the world, whether you're touring or taking a route by yourself.
  
  

  

  
  
  
• Ontario Motorcycle Rides . is committed to bringing you some of the greatest rides from Ontario Canada. Paul Meyers shares his stories, photo's, blogs and information so you can get the most from your biking experience.
  I like this site because it offers the reader insight into some of the beautiful areas of Canada, buying gear etc. and even gives advice on how to pass your motorcycle licence... first time. In addition you can subscribe to their newsletter and be kept up-to-date.
  
  

  

  
  
  
• Expat Cape Town : This Expat guide describes one expatriate family's experiences in vibrant and multicultural Cape Town South Africa. It offers information about living and working in Cape Town and gives practical advice for expats: information about immigration, relocation, lifestyle, culture shock and expat communities.

  

  
  

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• Home of the Honda Pan-European motorcycle. An owner's view of the Honda ST1100, one of the best sport touring motorcycles.
  
  
• Think Bike
  
  
• South Africa Online Full Directory listings for everything South African.
  
  
• The Pontiff : Cape Town. A local Motorcycle Club

  

  
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